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Obituary for Richard A. Donnay
Mar 23, 2020
Richard A. Donnay, age 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.
Richard was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, community volunteer, and friend.
A long-time resident of Chanhassen, he was born January 4, 1941 in Dundas, MN. Richard was
the son and rst born of Donald and Mabel Donnay. He was a graduate of St. Boniface School
in Cold Spring, MN. In his youth, he was an ambitious student and a talented poet. He received
his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Saint John’s University where he attended as a seminarian. He
went on to take his Master of Arts Degree in Counseling from St. Cloud State University.
Richard was an active member of the community, the Family of Christ Lutheran Church in
Chanhassen, and the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party. As a younger man,
Richard served in the Minnesota National Guard, and he had a long impactful career as a
corrections o cer and counselor. He was a tireless advocate for those most in need in his
community. He will be remembered for his care and concern for all people. He vigorously
maintained his community work in his later years until his health failed him in January of this
year; and even then, he continued to take a sincere interest in the many people who visited
and cared for him in his last days.
Richard is preceded in death by his parents.
He will be deeply missed by his beloved wife of fty-two years, Patricia; sons, David (Jill
Hooper), Brian; daughters, Dana (Dan Arlig), Ann (Stephen Harris); grandchildren, Benedict
Donnay, Mia Donnay, Leif Harris, Finn Harris; siblings, Linda (Jack) Stouten, Virginia Hill, Steve
(Bonnie), William, Thomas (Teresa), Laurie, Bonita (Bill Cagley), Rhonda (Paul Rice) Donnay-Rice,
and Patrick (Lori Forshee-Donnay); many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
A visitation was held for family at 10:00 a.m. on March 20, at Huber Funeral Home. In lieu of a
formal service, please join us in a moment of re ection at 3:00 p.m. this Sunday.
With no formal service at this time in lieu of owers the family asks that you make a charitable
donation in your local community in Richard's memory.
Huber Funeral & Cremation Services Eden Prairie Chapel 952-949-4970